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With a family science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, students learn how individuals develop and change, and how family, community and society affect human development.
In this program, you'll prepare for a family-focused career and establish an excellent foundation for graduate study in several areas. You'll learn about processes that impact families across the lifespan and develop skills to create safe, positive and healthy interpersonal relationships to foster family flourishing.
As a Family Science major, you'll gain knowledge in the following areas:
Immerse, learn, serve: Family Science internships connect students to 120 hours of impactful family-focused experience.
As an online Family Science student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Learn More Online Curriculum
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Family Science, Bachelor of Science
Minor Offered
Family Science minor available on-campus
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Family Science degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. For more information about requirements and course options, consult with your academic advisor.
All students completing this major will be required to earn a “C” or better in all courses in the major including any GS courses required by the major.
30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Family Science graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Family Science Degree Program
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